Knowing Different Essential Oil Diffusers And Choosing The Best

You must have heard about the diffusion of the essential oils which is done to cure many physical and emotional ailments. Actually, diffusion is the process in which the essential oils get dispersed and fill the entire room with their aroma. And the therapy in which these oils are diffused for soothing and healing the body is known as aromatherapy. But, if you think that the aromatherapy can only be given at the clinics then you are wrong. You can do it at home; what you need to do is buy an essential oil diffuser. Though there are some other easy and simple methods, but diffusers are considered as best for effective results.

Here, in this write-up, we are going to discuss the pros and cons of different diffuser types, so that you can choose the best diffuser for essential oils, depending on your priorities. So, let's start.

• Candle Diffusers

It is a diffuser which uses another candle or tea light for diffusing the oil. Usually made of ceramic or metal, a candle diffuser has an opening and a bowl/tray for storing essential oil. These are available in modern as well as traditional shapes.

Pros

- Less expensive than nebulizing diffusers
- Don't need electricity or batteries to operate
Cons
- You need to be as careful as you are while using a candle
- You need to replace the candles at regular intervals

• Electric heat diffusers

As the name depicts, these diffusers use electric heat for heating the oil and dispersing its aroma.
Pros
- Spread fragrance up to a large distance
- Thicker oils are more effectively dispersed through these diffusers
Cons
- Cleaning them is little troublesome when used for the diffusion of thicker oils

• Ultrasonic Diffusers

This type of diffusers uses ultrasonic waves and water for the diffusion of essential oils. Some designs also feature colored lights.
Pros
- Available in a wide range of size and designs
- Are the most affordable among the non-passive diffusers
- Easily available
- They can lead to humidity
Cons
- Can fail or encounter problems more quickly
- Users need to follow the instructions quickly

• Nebulizers

A nebulizer breaks the essential oil into molecules before dispersing them in the room. These small molecules are said to be easily absorbed by the lungs, which increases the therapeutic value of these oils. The motor is fixed in the plastic part of the diffuser and oils is diffused through its part made of glass. The speed of oil nebulization and the area covered depends on the size of the pump.
Pros
- Is good for therapeutic use
- Are more effective as oils are broken into smaller molecules
Cons
- It takes more time to clean nebulizers, especially after using thick oils
- Depending on the style and size, some nebulizers cannot be used for thick oils like Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Now, being aware of all the diffuser types along with their pros and cons, you can easily point out that which will be the best essential oil diffuser for home. However, try to find wooden and glass diffusers as they are able to retain the natural smell of the essential oils. So, you can expect more therapeutic value from such essential oil diffusers.